Healthcare resource management
| Title | Διαχείριση πόρων υγειονομικής περίθαλψης / Healthcare resource management |
| Code | OH02 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Medicine |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Diamantis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024787 |
Programme of Study: Joint PPS "Managing Digital Transformation in the Health Sector" (2024-today)
Registered students: 104
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Elective Courses | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600256596
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600256596
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.digihealthedu.eu/course/view.php?id=5
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
Understand the basic concepts and importance of resource allocation in healthcare
Identify and compare the different models used for resource allocation in healthcare
Understand the ethical considerations and theories in resource allocation
To learn about emerging trends and innovations in healthcare resource allocation
Understand the elements and importance of the supply chain in healthcare
Understand the role of information technology in optimising supply chains
Understand the concept of quality in healthcare and its dimensions
Apply essential quality improvement tools in healthcare scenarios
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course provides an in-depth exploration of healthcare management, focusing on resource allocation, collaboration strategies, inventory management and quality improvement. Through a series of modules, students will develop the skills and knowledge needed to optimize healthcare delivery, integrate advanced technology, and implement effective leadership practices.
Module 1: Resource allocation strategies
M1.1 Basic principles of resource allocation
Topics: Introduction to resource allocation in healthcare, Economic principles in resource management
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the basic concepts and importance of resource allocation in healthcare.
Understand the economic principles underlying resource management decisions.
Understanding of the principles of resource management and resource management principles: Short reflection paper.
M1.2 Models and theories of resource allocation
Topics: Overview of resource allocation models, Ethical theories and their application.
Learning Outcomes:
Identify and compare the different models used to allocate resources in healthcare.
Understand ethical considerations and theories in resource allocation.
Evaluations: Case study analysis, participation in online discussion.
M1.3 Tools and techniques for resource optimisation
Topics: Quantitative tools (e.g. linear programming, simulation), Qualitative decision-making approaches
Learning outcomes:
Learn to apply quantitative tools to optimize resource allocation.
Appreciate the role of qualitative approaches in decision making.
Assessments: Assessment: Assignment, peer assessment exercise.
M1.4 Resource allocation in practice
Themes: Strategies to address challenges
Learning Outcomes:
Analysis of real case studies to understand practical challenges.
Develop strategies to address common resource allocation challenges.
Evaluations: Individual Essay.
M1.5 Future trends and innovations in resource allocation
Topics: Impact of technology and innovation
Learning Outcomes:
Explore emerging trends and innovations in healthcare resource allocation.
Evaluate the impact of technological developments on resource allocation strategies.
Assessments: Presentation, proposal of an innovative solution
Module 2: Collaborative strategies to optimise healthcare
M2.1 Integrating mobile computing for resource management
Topics: Role of mobile computing, Applications in resource management
Learning outcomes:
Understand the integration of mobile computing in healthcare.
Analyze the benefits and challenges of mobile technology.
Assessments: Assessment: Quiz, reflection assignment.
M2.2 Strategic Management: Optimising procurement and business operations
Topics: Optimisation of business operations
Learning outcomes:
Learn strategies for effective procurement in healthcare.
Understand the principles for optimizing business operations.
Evaluations: Case study analysis, Group work.
M2.3 ICT for clinical resources
Topics: ICT applications in clinical resource management, Improving healthcare delivery
Learning outcomes:
Identify key ICT tools for clinical resource management.
To assess the impact of ICT on healthcare delivery.
Evaluations: Assessment: Assignment, peer review.
M2.4 Strategic leadership: optimising resource management
Themes: Leadership strategies, Integrating technology and leadership
Learning Outcomes:
Develop leadership skills for resource management.
Understanding of the role of technology in strategic leadership.
How to understand the role of technology in managing technology transfer: Individual Essay.
Module 3: Inventory management and supply chain optimisation
M3.1 Introduction to healthcare supply chain management
Topics: Challenges and opportunities
Learning outcomes:
Understand the components and importance of the healthcare supply chain.
Identify challenges and opportunities in supply chain management.
Assessment: Quiz, short essay.
M3.2 Inventory management principles
Topics: Types of stock, basic management techniques (e.g. JIT, ABC analysis)
Learning outcomes:
Learn the types of stocks and their management needs.
Understand basic inventory management techniques.
Evaluations: Case study analysis, quiz
M3.3 Technology in supply chain and inventory management
Subjects: Various technologies (e.g. RFID, IoT).
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the role of information technology in optimising supply chains.
Explore various technologies and their applications in healthcare.
Evaluations: Group presentation, reflective journal.
M3.4 Data analytics for supply chain optimisation
Topics: Application to supply chain decisions
Learning outcomes: Learning outcomes:
Understand the basic principles of data analytics for supply chain decisions.
Analyze data to improve inventory management and reduce waste.
Assessments: Assessment: Practical work, peer review
M3.5 Ethical and sustainable supply chain practices
Subjects: Strategies for sustainable management
Learning Outcomes:
Recognise the importance of ethics and sustainability in supply chains.
Develop strategies for sustainable inventory management and ethical sourcing.
Assessments: Sustainability plan, online forum discussion.
Module 4: Improving quality and patient safety in healthcare
M4.1 Basic principles of quality in healthcare
Topics: Historical perspective
Learning outcomes:
Understand the concept and dimensions of quality in healthcare.
Recognise the development and importance of quality improvement efforts.
Assessments: Assessment: Quiz, reflective essay
M4.2 Measuring and monitoring quality
Themes: Techniques for measuring quality
Learning outcomes:
Learn to select and use appropriate quality measurement indicators to assess quality.
Develop skills to monitor and evaluate quality improvement initiatives.
Evaluations: Individual analysis.
M4.3 Basic principles of patient safety.
Topics: Principles of patient safety, Common challenges and strategies
Learning outcomes:
Understanding of the basic principles of patient safety.
Identify common safety challenges and effective strategies.
Assessments: Simulation exercise, reflective journal
M4.4 Culture of quality and safety in healthcare
Topics: Leadership and team dynamics
Learning outcomes:
Identify the key elements of a positive quality and safety culture.
Understand the role of leadership and teamwork in promoting this culture.
Assessments: Team presentation, discussion on leadership styles
Keywords
Healthcare Optimization, Resource Management, Technology Integration, Strategic leadership, Quality Improvement
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Podcast
- Audio
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 21 | 0.8 | |||
| Project | 20 | 0.8 | |||
| Written assigments | 70 | 2.8 | |||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
The course is organised around webinars. Students are actively encouraged to prepare on a weekly basis, participate, present papers and co-design the course. Attendance is compulsory and attendance and participation in the course, presentation of papers and the final project are taken into account for the final grade.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Kaplan, R. S., & Porter, M. E. (2011). How to solve the cost crisis in health care. Harvard Business Review, 89(9), 46-52. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0009.2011.00634.x
Porter, M. E., & Teisberg, E. O. (2006). Redefining health care: Creating value-based competition on results. Harvard Business Review Press. https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206310380242
Fidler, D. P. (2004). SARS, governance and the globalization of disease. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781403981003
Dobrzykowski, D. D., Deilami, V. S., Hong, P., & Kim, S. C. (2014). A structured analysis of operations and supply chain management research in healthcare (1982–2011). International Journal of Production Economics, 147, 514-530. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2013.04.055
Ginter, P. M., Duncan, W. J., & Swayne, L. E. (2018). The strategic management of healthcare organizations. John Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119331836
Braithwaite, J., Wears, R. L., & Hollnagel, E. (2015). Resilient health care: Reconciling work-as-imagined and work-as-done. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/b18050
Groop, J., Reijonsaari, K., Eriksson, J., & Katajisto, J. (2017). Lean thinking in healthcare: An evaluation of lean implementation in public healthcare. Leadership in Health Services, 30(4), 432-448. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHS-05-2016-0026
Chen, Y., & Persson, J. A. (2012). Integrated healthcare supply networks: The next frontier. Journal of Operations Management, 30(7-8), 551-570. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jom.2012.09.002
Rachid, A. (2019). Quality improvement in healthcare: A continuous process. British Journal of Healthcare Management, 25(10), 290-294. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2019.25.10.290
Berwick, D. M. (2008). The science of improvement. JAMA, 299(10), 1182-1184. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.299.10.1182
Last Update
27-08-2024
